Senior Social Worker - Children & Young People
CV-LibraryIpswich, SuffolktemporaryPosted: 14 April 2026
Apply NowSenior Social Worker | South Ipswich Locality
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Location: Beacon House, Ipswich (Covering Ipswich to Felixstowe)
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Pay Rate: Up to £42.50 per hour
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Team: South Social Care Fieldwork
The Role and Responsibilities
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Conducting comprehensive Social Work Assessments under Section 17 and Section 47.
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Leading and managing Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) planning.
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Driving positive outcomes for children and families across the Ipswich and Felixstowe areas.
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Navigating complex family dynamics with senior-level analytical and report-writing skills.
Work-Life Balance and Team Structure
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Flexible Working: Condensed hours over 4 days are accepted.
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Hybrid Model: 3 days per week office-based at Beacon House, providing a mix of collaboration and autonomy.
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Caseloads: Manageable average of 25–30 children.
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Geography: Primarily covering the South Ipswich locality and surrounding coastal towns.
Requirements
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Qualified Social Worker with valid professional registration.
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Proven experience in statutory children’s services (CIN/CP/Assessments).
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Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced fieldwork environment.
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Mandatory: A completed DfE cover sheet must be attached to your application.
Why SW Locums?
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
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Fast-tracked and smooth onboarding process.
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£500 Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring successful candidates to our network
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Location: Beacon House, Ipswich (Covering Ipswich to Felixstowe)
*
Pay Rate: Up to £42.50 per hour
*
Team: South Social Care Fieldwork
The Role and Responsibilities
*
Conducting comprehensive Social Work Assessments under Section 17 and Section 47.
*
Leading and managing Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) planning.
*
Driving positive outcomes for children and families across the Ipswich and Felixstowe areas.
*
Navigating complex family dynamics with senior-level analytical and report-writing skills.
Work-Life Balance and Team Structure
*
Flexible Working: Condensed hours over 4 days are accepted.
*
Hybrid Model: 3 days per week office-based at Beacon House, providing a mix of collaboration and autonomy.
*
Caseloads: Manageable average of 25–30 children.
*
Geography: Primarily covering the South Ipswich locality and surrounding coastal towns.
Requirements
*
Qualified Social Worker with valid professional registration.
*
Proven experience in statutory children’s services (CIN/CP/Assessments).
*
Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced fieldwork environment.
*
Mandatory: A completed DfE cover sheet must be attached to your application.
Why SW Locums?
*
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
*
Fast-tracked and smooth onboarding process.
*
£500 Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring successful candidates to our network